A defined, "teardrop shaped" negatively-tilted inner canthus is such an attractive trait that many makeup styles attempt to recreate one by lengthening and defining it via eyeliner. It has been said that a version of the Mustarde "jumping man" flap can be used to alter the medial epicanthal region to extend the palpebral fissure toward the nose. Building up the radix could also theoretically lengthen the inner canthus. Is any of this feasible? Could filler help with this issue, and if so, how?
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Answer: This is not feasible with surgery to a level that would be satisfactory as a cosmetic surgery.
There are risks with any surgery, but with experienced surgeons risks are low. Since you did mention that you do not have bulges or deep pockets, maybe your surgeon did not think it was necessary for you to get a lower blepharoplasty. A photo would be helpful to understand your status on...
It is very early to see full results from your blepharoplasty. You need to give yourself more time to heal properly, 9 days is just very early to judge. If you have concerns you should f/up with your surgeon and he or she will be able to answer all your questions.
Enopthalmos occurs when a fracture of the orbit causes the globe (eyeball) to sit further back in the eye, and can be seen when the head is tilted back (the angle your photo was taken at). Hypoglobus means that the globe is sitting lower down (more inferiorly) in the orbit, and can be seen when...
